First Aid Kit

Let’s get started with a couple of combat medicine axioms that form the basis of all combat medicine dogma.
Combat Medicine Axiom #1 “Sometimes, the best medicine is fire superiority.”
Combat Medicine Axiom #2 “Good medicine at the wrong time is bad medicine.”
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Chances are, you clicked this link because you could use a good quality medical kit (or just like free stuff). In either case, you're in the right place.
MyMedic assembled their RangeMedic kits by compiling injury data associated with hunting accidents, shooting ranges, and … [Read more...]

I got linked up with Gray Man Training through a mutual friend and was sent this IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) to see what I thought. The short answer is, “I’m a fan.” But for those who want some more details, keep reading.
What I like most about the Gray Man IFAK is it … [Read more...]

In this edition of Rad on Gear, Rad's talking about how to address injuries the crop up in the field. Whether you're trying to prevent invention in scrapes and cuts, need to ice down a sprained ankle, or are just looking for a bit of relief from your wind-chapped lips, this First … [Read more...]

In a survival situation, there’s no such thing as an inconsequential injury. Small cuts and abrasions can compromise your ability to do the things you need to do, and the looming threat of infection is ever present in a field environment.
Whether you’re lost in the woods or … [Read more...]

Once we put together everything we want to carry, space and weight come into play – space on our belts, in our pockets, and in our bags is limited and the total weight of all of our kit is a limitation on us. How can we solve the problem?
Enter the AFAK (Ankle First Aid … [Read more...]

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve worked in the medical field. Putting together a good trauma kit is in my opinion best left to those medics still scrubbing blood from their cuticles. Blue Force Gear tapped some great talent in choosing precisely the equipment needed to stabilize … [Read more...]